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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,182.43, 5,771.83 and 2,294.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,182.43, 5,771.83 and 2,294.19 is: 3,166.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,182.43 : 5,771.83 = 2,294.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,182.43/5,771.83 = 2,294.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,182.43x = 5,771.83 × 2,294.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,182.43x = 13,241,674.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,241,674.67/4,182.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.02

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